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beiläufig

casually, in passing

adverb BY-loy-fikh Rare

Also means

incidentally

Usage Note

Beiläufig describes something said or done as if it were unimportant, often to downplay significance. The adjective use (eine beiläufige Bemerkung) is equally common.

Examples

"Er erwähnte beiläufig, dass er den Job gewechselt hatte."

Natural Translation

He mentioned in passing that he had changed jobs.

Literal Translation

He mentioned casually, that he the job changed had.

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